Yes. They suck. But when your options are 1) Go to jail, become homeless, suffer from constant psychosis for the rest of your life , or 2) Take the nasty pills and try to live a fulfilling life despite the side-effects, I would (and DID) choose option (2). Plus, most psychiatrists don't have a problem giving Provigil or a non-amphetamine stimulant to combat the fatigue. You just have to be open with them.
ive been put on lithium before and it sucked. alot. no rec value. maybe some medical value but i dont see how